Leipheimer celebrates his climber’s jersey
Leipheimer celebrates his climber's jersey
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Floyd spends time in autograph alley.
Floyd spends time in autograph alley.
Tony Cruz interviewed by our man Neal Rogers.
Tony Cruz interviewed by our man Neal Rogers.
PRESS RELEASE: VeloGear Warehouse Sale in Boulder on March 4
Boulder, CO, February 28, 2006 — VeloGear, the cycling and triathlon gear retailer, will hold its annual Warehouse Clearance Sale in Boulder on Saturday, March 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Prices will be slashed up to 75% off VeloGear’s extensive inventory of apparel, jerseys, books, DVDs, posters, jewelry, and home décor. "VeloGear’s Annual Warehouse Clearance Sale is like a mini-VeloSwap", according to Pete Murphy, VeloGear Customer Service Manager. The clearance sale will make room for VeloGear’s new spring merchandise. VeloNews subscribers will receive VeloGear’s spring mailing
But it’s T-Mobile’s Pollack who takes the day…
But it's T-Mobile's Pollack who takes the day...
Pollack picks one off
Pollack picks one off
… and seems rather pleased with the outcome, too.
... and seems rather pleased with the outcome, too.
Landis flanked by his teammates
Landis flanked by his teammates
Fast Freddy and his junior development program.
Fast Freddy and his junior development program.
No sunflowers here, but Euro-style speed nonetheless
No sunflowers here, but Euro-style speed nonetheless
Krauss takes a dig . . .
Krauss takes a dig . . .
. . . next to go was Wegmann . . .
. . . next to go was Wegmann . . .
. . . followed by Lang
. . . followed by Lang
Landis took it all in stride, even taking a lunch break
Landis took it all in stride, even taking a lunch break
CSC put in a lot of work and came up empty-handed
CSC put in a lot of work and came up empty-handed
. . . Jones and Davis pitch in . . .
. . . Jones and Davis pitch in . . .
The peloton flashes by Lake Casitas.
The peloton flashes by Lake Casitas.
George and Levi fans have been a common sight.
George and Levi fans have been a common sight.
Levi Nation ahead.
Levi Nation ahead.
United and HealthNet lead the peloton onto the circuit.
United and HealthNet lead the peloton onto the circuit.
Gerolsteiner’s Krauss alone, just before being absorbed.
Gerolsteiner's Krauss alone, just before being absorbed.
Toyota Julich and CSC control the front of the pack with 2 to go.
Toyota Julich and CSC control the front of the pack with 2 to go.
Leipheimer throws caution to the wind
Leipheimer throws caution to the wind
Landis was well protected
Landis was well protected
Hincapie punches it
Hincapie punches it
Leipheimer and Ricco
Leipheimer and Ricco
The long Lycra line
The long Lycra line
Discovery lines it out
Discovery lines it out
UCI President Pat McQuaid came over for the big event…
UCI President Pat McQuaid came over for the big event...
… and chats with Health Net’s Gord Fraser.
... and chats with Health Net's Gord Fraser.
George Hincapie signs autographs
George Hincapie signs autographs
JJ Haedo and Harm Jensen check out the race photos in the morning paper.
JJ Haedo and Harm Jensen check out the race photos in the morning paper.
A Fred’s-Eye View: Mechanical assistance: Tinker talks; Itchy and Scratchy; Dr. Phil’s podcast; Tax advice from Gretchen
I know that for more than a few mountain-bike enthusiasts word of Shimano’stitle sponsorship of the UCI World Cup and the company's offerof neutral mechanical assistance conjoured up horrible images of somethingakin to road racing. You know where a bunch of dudes dressed from headto toe in Shimano garb ride on motorcycles laden with spare wheels behindthe racers, fixing flats, changing wheels and replacing chains. Well, that bad dream will, for the time being, remain just that. TheUCI and Shimano have decided not to allow neutral mechanical assistanceto venture outside of the tech zone.
Young fans head to the course.
Young fans head to the course.
Friday’s Mailbag: The tour on TV
The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.ToC on TV: The pros speakGive ESPN2 a breakEditor:Let's give ESPN2 a little break on the coverage of the Amgen Tour of California. As a producer and bike racer myself, I have to agree the first-day camera work, talent and directing was at times capable of inducing seasickness.
A classic California shot
A classic California shot
Hincapie wins his second stage
Hincapie wins his second stage
Mariano Friedick on the final descent.
Mariano Friedick on the final descent.
Rolling through the California countryside
Rolling through the California countryside
Leipheimer charges off on the final descent
Leipheimer charges off on the final descent
The right break?
The right break?
Jens Voight leads the chase after Levi on the descent.
Jens Voight leads the chase after Levi on the descent.
The quartet works it
The quartet works it
Leipheimer keeps the climber’s jersey
Leipheimer keeps the climber's jersey
Does Landis look worried?
Does Landis look worried?
Not with Phonak on the job
Not with Phonak on the job
Toyota-United Pro’s Haedo does it again . . .
Toyota-United Pro's Haedo does it again . . .
. . . and cools off afterward
. . . and cools off afterward
Horner wasn’t exactly welcome in the break
Horner wasn't exactly welcome in the break
Gusev and Chadwick
Gusev and Chadwick
Phonak clocks in
Phonak clocks in
Haedo outkicks Rodriguez at the end of the queen stage
Haedo outkicks Rodriguez at the end of the queen stage
Peloton meets Pacific
Peloton meets Pacific
Landis and O’Neill
Landis and O'Neill
Landis retains the overall lead
Landis retains the overall lead
Showing the flag
Showing the flag
Hasta la vista to Monterey’s Cannery Row
Hasta la vista to Monterey's Cannery Row
And hello to the California coastline
And hello to the California coastline
Another coastal shot
Another coastal shot
The break rolls along
The break rolls along
Some camera time for Colavita Olive Oil-Sutter Home
Some camera time for Colavita Olive Oil-Sutter Home
McCartney up front
McCartney up front
Landis stays aero, even in a tight corner
Landis stays aero, even in a tight corner
It wasn’t Leipheimer’s day, out there in the wind – he finished ninth at 1:16
It wasn't Leipheimer's day, out there in the wind - he finished ninth at 1:16
Rogers, resplendent in the rainbow stripes, finished 26th at 2:18
Rogers, resplendent in the rainbow stripes, finished 26th at 2:18
Danielson, 12th at 1:43
Danielson, 12th at 1:43
Even when suffering, Horner smiles
Even when suffering, Horner smiles
Hincapie, fourth at 55 seconds, is still honing his time-trial skills
Hincapie, fourth at 55 seconds, is still honing his time-trial skills
Zabriskie was second, 26 seconds slower than Landis
Zabriskie was second, 26 seconds slower than Landis
Wednesday’s Mailbag: ESPN2’s coverage and Bergman’s confession
The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.ESPN2 coverage is a bad betEditor:In Houston I waited until 1 a.m. last night to catch the ESPN2 highlights for day two of the Tour of California. After advertisements, I estimate about 40 minutes of actual highlights. What kind of commitment does ESPN call that? I can’t believe that
The Discovery Channel captain takes the overall lead from Gerolsteiner’s Levi Leipheimer
The Discovery Channel captain takes the overall lead from Gerolsteiner's Levi Leipheimer
Kaggestad, Creed and Jacques-Maynes launched an early break
Kaggestad, Creed and Jacques-Maynes launched an early break
Creed leads
Creed leads
Savoldelli working on Hincapie’s behalf
Savoldelli working on Hincapie's behalf
There are worse places to race your bicycle
There are worse places to race your bicycle
Kohl, Leipheimer and Landis, going up …
Kohl, Leipheimer and Landis, going up ...
… and the same trio rolling it toward San Jose
... and the same trio rolling it toward San Jose
Leipheimer gave no ground on the hills
Leipheimer gave no ground on the hills
Credit Agricole’s Saul Raisin signs an autograph for a fan
Credit Agricole's Saul Raisin signs an autograph for a fan